Category: Outdoor Adventures
Ideas and tips for outdoor adventures in North America, Europe, and beyond. Hiking, biking, off-roading, scuba, snorkeling, scenic drives, and more! From activities for nature lovers to adrenaline junkies.
7 Tips for Visiting the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix (The Perfect Mother-Daughter Outing!)
I'm always on the lookout for beautiful outdoor areas or unique attractions any time I visit a new place. While I love to hike, sometimes it just isn't practical due to weather or time restraints, that's why the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix is so perfect. You... Read more
Wondering What to Do in Santorini for 3 Days? Check Out Our Amazing Itinerary!
Touring a Greek island (or a few!) is a dream trip for many people. It's just so romantic and iconic and offers all the wonderful experiences you could want on a vacation. Although we usually like to travel slowly, we found ourselves with less than a week before... Read more
All-Level White Water Rafting in Winter Park Colorado
On one of the last days of our honeymoon back in 2017, we decided to go white water rafting in Winter Park Colorado on Clear Creek. This area was only a short drive from downtown Denver and allowed us to enjoy a nice meal in the nearby historic mining town of Idaho... Read more
10 Stunning Options for Finding the Best Sunset in Santorini
There are a few things we always try to prioritize when we are visiting a new place: hiking in nature, trying local cuisine, and watching an epic sunset or sunrise (or both). Since we had time, we enjoyed a few places known for the best sunset in Santorini, and none... Read more
3 AMAZING Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkeling Adventure Options for Your Trip to Hawaii!
If you live in or are planning to visit Hawaii, not getting out onto the water is such a shame. Not only is the water temperature perfectly refreshing the majority of the year, there is also a world of gorgeous creatures living below the clear blue surface. Paddling... Read more
20+ Fantastic Things to Do in Cairns, Australia (& Beyond!)
Getting to Cairns (pronounced “cans”) can be quite the task when coming from North America. But it is absolutely worth it! There are so many amazing things to do in Cairns, Australia – including visiting the Great Barrier Reef and the Ancient... Read more
7 Tips for Maui in February: Whale Watching & More!
After living in Hawaii for a few years now, we can confidently say there really isn’t a bad time to visit. However, some seasons do have more rain or crowds than others. As locals, we love to island hop often, and one of our favorite trips so far was going to Maui in... Read more
Snorkeling & Sleeping on the Outer Great Barrier Reef with a Diver’s Den Liveaboard Experience
After months of trying to decide what epic adventure we'd take for Buddy's 40th, our friend and neighbor mentioned they were going to take a trip to Australia soon since it was fully open for travel again. And it clicked … we'd go see the astonishing wonder of... Read more
6 Reasons You Should Definitely Visit Iceland in Winter
The daylight hours may be limited from November through February, but the unique holiday traditions and amazing activity options make it so worth it to visit Iceland in winter! We were fortunate to spend six weeks at a pet sit in Reykjavik from late November to early... Read moreBrooke’s Books
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